SER vs ESTAR Vocabulary and Conjugations

Vocabulary flashcards covering the conjugations and uses of SER vs ESTAR based on practice sentences in the transcript.

SER

Spanish verb used in the lecture for permanent characteristics, origin, physical attributes, and personality traits (e.g., nationality, hair color, height).

ESTAR

Spanish verb used in the lecture for temporary states, current conditions, feelings, and locations (e.g., being home, tired, or sick today).

Soy

First-person singular form of SER used in the transcript example: 'Yo ___ español' -> 'Soy español'.

Estoy

First-person singular form of ESTAR used in transcript examples such as 'Hoy estoy cansado', 'Ahora estoy en casa', and 'Yo estoy preparado para la clase'.

Es

Third-person singular form of SER used in transcript examples including 'Mi hermana es alta', 'Pedro es muy simpático', 'El pelo es largo', 'Ana es de España', 'Mi padre es calvo', 'Mi profesor es de estatura normal', 'Mi amigo es de complexión fuerte', and 'Mi hermana es morena'.

Está

Third-person singular form of ESTAR used in transcript examples such as 'María está enferma hoy' and 'La niña está en casa'.

Son

Third-person plural form of SER used in the transcript example: 'Mis ojos son marrones'.

Están

Third-person plural form of ESTAR used in the transcript example: 'Los niños están aburridos hoy'.

Estamos

First-person plural form of ESTAR used in transcript examples such as 'Nosotros estamos en clase' and 'Nosotros estamos cansados después de la clase'.

Estás

Second-person singular form of ESTAR used in the transcript example: 'Tú estás muy contento hoy'.